Best Lunch Restaurants in Wilmington

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1. Tonic Seafood and Steak

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Wilmington

Booked 15 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Delaware, Tonic Seafood & Steak offers four distinct dining areas, each with its unique ambiance and design. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a vibrant atmosphere with stunning light fixtures, metallic gold accents, and a glass-enclosed room. The entrance area features the Bar and Lounge, where live music plays on Friday and Saturday nights.

2. Cafe Mezzanotte

4.6

Exceptional(544)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 2 times today

Located in Downtown Wilmington, Cafe Mezzanotte has built a reputation as Delaware's premier spot to enjoy classically prepared Pan-Mediterranean & Italian cuisine. We offer an intimate atmosphere with servers who attend to each diner with exceptional care. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, hosting a large corporate gathering, or a casual night out, all of us at Cafe Mezzanotte will cater to your needs.

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3. Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

4.6

Exceptional(4121)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Wilmington

Booked 4 times today

Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar is a casual, upscale seafood eatery & hot spot on the river. Adjacent to the Riverwalk, Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar has become THE place for lunch, dinner, cocktails, and late night in the City of Wilmington. The chic atmosphere, fresh raw bar, award-winning crab cakes, outstanding lobsters, and other imaginatively prepared seafood, great martinis, and 50 wines by the glass are some of the keys to an exciting experience.

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4. Del Pez Mexican Gastropub-Wilmington

4.5

Awesome(701)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Wilmington

Booked 11 times today

Del Pez is a Mexican gastropub that celebrates the power of food to feed friendship. By fusing the lightheartedness of a traditional pub with the heartiness of a robust food menu, we serve enticing Latin flavors while fanning the flames of both old and new connections. Our focus is local communities—the young professionals who work hard in the area. We are here for them from lunch through late-nightmunch with craft drinks, gourmet comfort food, and an ambiance as warm as our welcome. We also host private events worth attending.We offer standout seating—both indoors and out—where diners can experience the full range of magic that Del Pez has to offer! We hope to see you soon.

5. Columbus Inn

4.8

Exceptional(2431)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wilmington

Booked 28 times today

Columbus Inn has been reborn as a contemporary bar/restaurant that combines the best of both the old and new. Featuring seasonal Modern American menus with an extensive selection of wine, beer, and craft cocktails.Online Ordering and Delivery Options available through our website: www.ColumbusInn.net

6. Eclipse Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(1089)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Wilmington

Booked 14 times today

Enjoy cozy but energetic dining at Eclipse Bistro. It offers a chic, small and intimate dining room with brick walls, soft lighting and wood furnishings, creating a warm and sophisticated ambiance, making it a great place for a first date or business luncheon. Its diverse menu offers something for most diners. Eclipse Bistro is open for both lunch and dinner during the week, and for dinner only on Saturday and Sunday.**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.Please contact us directly at 302-658-1588, if desired reservation time is unavailable or a party size is larger than 6.

7. Chelsea Tavern

4.0

Excellent(1497)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Wilmington

Booked 7 times today

Chelsea Tavern is a local popular gastropub located in downtown Wilmington, directly across from the Grand Opera House. The kitchen prepares delicious comfort food consisting of locally grown and house made ingredients, that is complemented by our dynamic craft beer selection. Chelsea’s ever-changing inventory features 33 beers on tap, hundreds of large format bottles, cans, and single serving bottles of seasonal and local brews. Chelsea is a neighborhood favorite that is perfect for a quick lunch, weekend brunch with friends, pre-show dinner, or a group gathering. Join the energetic bar scene to watch the big game, or on our spacious patio for comfortable outdoor dining. At Chelsea Tavern, we look forward to serving you soon!

8. La Fia

4.9

Exceptional(2077)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Wilmington

Booked 20 times today

Travel down historic Market Street towards the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware and you will find La Fia Bistro. La Fia is an intimate dinner destination in a historic building located on the corner of 5th and Market. Chef Dwain Kalup's menu utlizes carefully sourced ingredients reflecting the seasons, local region and local farms. The menu at La Fia features small plates, pastas and creative entrees. Our cheese and charcuterie is one of a kind and not to be missed! Due to the small size of our restaurant we allow 2 hours for guests to enjoy their dining experience. If you feel you need more time please reach out to us directly.

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9. Iron Hill Brewery - Wilmington

4.6

Exceptional(2109)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wilmington

Booked 22 times today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.

10. Piccolina Toscana

4.6

Exceptional(1425)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wilmington

Booked 11 times today

Piccolina Toscana is open Monday-Saturday for dinner at 5:00. We have ample socially distanced tables as well and a heated patio. The Lounge opens at 4 each day with Happy Hour from 4-6. Open late on the weekends. Toscana to Go is open from 10am-8pm every day. Online Ordering is available as is Home Delivery, Curbside Pickup. Toscana Catering is planning Covid compliant events as well as "post-Covid" 2021 events at all of our beautiful and unique Catering Venues.

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Dougvip
Philadelphia County •29 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
It had been about 8 years since I had been to Banks. The oyster selection is decent. The Brussels sprout salad, clams casino and Lobster in the Nude were great. The only downside was the clam chowder, that was all potatoes and no clams.
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Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington
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4.6
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Alice
Philadelphia County •27 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent. Service was superb with Jose. Hadn’t been here in 35 years. We will be back.
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Columbus InnPrice: Moderate• American• Wilmington
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4.8
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Rita
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
First time here but it won’t be the last. Food was excellent and the service outstanding. A little noisy but could still carry on a conversation at a table of four.
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Del Pez Mexican Gastropub-WilmingtonPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Wilmington
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4.5
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OpenTable Dinervip
Tampa / Central Florida West •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
What can I say? It was our second time coming, and it was phenomenal!! All thanks to Teddy who took fantastic care of us!! The food and ambiance was perfect!! Thank you again!
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Tonic Seafood and SteakPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Wilmington
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4.5
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Joseph
Philadelphia County •70 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
Limited menu, but don’t be afraid to ask the chef for what you want. My wife wanted linguine with clams ( not on the menu). They made the dish for her. I had a perfectly cooked veal chop. Great restaurant!
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Cafe MezzanottePrice: Expensive• Italian• Wilmington
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4.6

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. Tonic Seafood and Steak

2. Cafe Mezzanotte

3. Banks' Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar

4. Del Pez Mexican Gastropub-Wilmington

5. Columbus Inn

6. Eclipse Bistro

7. Chelsea Tavern

8. La Fia

9. Iron Hill Brewery - Wilmington

10. Piccolina Toscana

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